International Relations and Politics

Current, relevant and inspiring, this course offers you an exciting opportunity to study the political dimensions of life around the world, recognising the connections between people, locales, ideas and problems.

How do states interact with one another and what implications does this have for individuals?

Should we be concerned primarily with our own well-being or do we have duties and responsibilities beyond our own borders?

Does democracy still work for us or are there other ways of expressing our voice and finding solutions for shared problems?

At the heart of the course is the belief that individuals can make a difference and effect positive change in the world.

Taking an integrated approach to academic theory and applying it to real world problems, this course will provide you with the tools to make a difference in your personal and professional life.

You will learn from enthusiastic and well-published teachers and researchers from across the UK and Europe. Our team is one of the most research-active groups in the Department of Social Sciences and Languages, publishing widely in well-known academic journals, responding to contemporary issues and developments, as well as engaging with wider political ideas that shape the way we think and act politically.

Our staff have extensive experience of working for governmental and non-governmental organisations in project and course evaluations, voluntary and community sector involvement, neighbourhood governance and local partnership working. They have conducted research for think tanks and academic institutions around the globe.

This course is designed to promote research-rich learning and to be responsive to your needs. You will study core modules aimed at developing your understanding of theory and practice, enabling you to engage with contemporary debates.

You will learn how political research is carried out and explore different methodologies within the discipline, including collecting and analysing data. This base of research skills will provide the foundation blocks for your dissertation, as well as your future career. You will leave us, not only an incisive and critical thinker, but a critical citizen.

• E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 4 
• Britain, Europe and the World
• Democrats and Dictators 
• International Conflict and Cooperation
• Researching International Relations and Politics
• Thinking Globally
• Thinking Politically 
• E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 5
• Applied Research Methods
• Chinese Politics 
• Democratic Politics
• Diplomacy 
• Global Governance
• Politics Work Experience 
• The UN, war and liberal interventionism 
• Theories of International Relations
• UK Politics Beyond Westminster
• Social Sciences Work Placement Year
• E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 6 
• Active Citizens
• Critical Security
• Dissertation
• Genocide
• Media Power and Propaganda
• Political Parties and Elections
• Politics of Oil and Global Warming
• Terrorism 
• Women in Politics and International Relations

Requirements

• International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5. Pearson Academic score of 54 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51.
• A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent.  If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.
• Fully completed application form
• Personal Email address must be included on application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
• Passport - copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Portfolio if required (Art and Design portfolios only to be sent with application. Any other courses requiring a portfolio you will be notified how to send, after we receive your application)
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies previous and current visas if applicable

Scholarships

• International Academic Scholarships
• Early Payment Discount